At the National Commodity and Derivative Exchange, castor seed to be delivered in current month contracts plunged Rs 120, or 2.89 per cent, to Rs 4,031 per quintal with an open interest of 21,520 lots.

Undecanoic acid and sebacic acid derived from castor oil areamong the most dominant raw materials used in the production of bio based polyamide. Owing to the eco logical benefits, bio based polyamides are gaining acceptance and are anticipated to be the fastest growing product segment during the forecast period.

Asia Pacific dominates the global demand for bio-polyamide, specialty polyamide andprecursors and the trend is expected to continue during the forecast period.

Global castor oil & derivatives market is expected to grow at noteworthy CAGR over the forecast period to reach at notable revenue of USD 2.0 Billion by the end of 2021. The market is expected to expand on the back of a number of factors such as easy availability of castor seeds and growing demand for bio-degradable products. Furthermore, growing demand for castor oil for bio-diesel production is predicted to escalate the growth of global castor oil market in upcoming years. Additionally, India & Brazil are the major producers of castor oil.

The cosmetics and pharmaceutical industry segments by end user are likely to grow at 5.0% during the forecast period. Growing use of castor oil in preparation of soap and hair oil is a key factor which is estimated to spur the growth of these segments in upcoming years. Additionally, incredible health benefits of castor oil are major factors which are increasing the demand for castor oil and its derivatives in pharmaceutical industries.

Global Sebacic Acid Market is expected to witness prolific growth over the forecast period driven by increasing demand from end-use industries such as household, automotive, and aerospace.

Rising awareness regarding personal care & hygiene among consumers in regions such as Asia Pacific and Latin America is slated to positively impact market growth over the forecast period. The product finds wide application scope as a monomer for production of textiles, lubricants, candles, hydraulic fluids, and cosmetics.